w things out of his pigskin valise. "Cram them in;
that's right. Don't leave a trace of yourself here for them to find.
Pull this cap over your eyes, and walk straight down that path, and pass
them by as if they were nothing to you. If they speak to you, of course
nod to them and pass on. But if they ask you a question, say politely,
'Beg pardon?' just like that, as though you did not
understand--and--wait. Don't hurry away from them as if you were afraid
of them. They won't recognize you unless you give yourself away by your
manner. See? Now say it over after me. Good! Take these cigars." He
placed his own case in the boy's vest pocket.

"Better leave 'em free, suh. I don't like to take all your things
this-a-way." He handed back the case, and put them loose in his pocket.

"Very well. If you smoke, just light this and walk on, and if they ask
you anything about yourself, if you have seen a chap of the sort,
understand, offer them each a cigar, and tell them no. Don't say 'I
reckon not,' for that will give you away, and don't lift your cap, or
they will see how roughly your hair is cut. Touch it as if you were
going to lift it, only--so. I would take care not to arrive at the house
while they are there; it will be easier for you to meet them on the
path. It will be the sooner over."

Thryng held out his hand, and Frale took it awkwardly, then turned away,
swallowing the thanks he did not know how to utter. For the time being,
David had conquered.

The lad took a few steps and then turned back. "I'd like to thank you,
suh, an' I'd like to pay fer these here--I 'low to get work an' send the
money fer 'em."

"Don't be troubled about that; we'll see later. Only remember one thing.
I don't know what you've done, nor why you must run away like this--I
haven't asked. I may be breaking the laws of the land as much as you in
helping you off. I am doing it because, until I know of some downright
evil in you, I'm bound to help you, and the best way to repay me will be
for you to--you know--do right."

"Are you doin' this fer her?" He looked off at the hills as he spoke,
and not at the doctor.

"Yes, for her and for you. Don't linger now, and don't forget my
directions."

The youth turned on the doctor a quick look. Thryng could not determine,
as he thought it over afterward, if there was in it a trace of
malevolence. It was like a flash of steel between them, even as they
smiled and again bade each other good-by.

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